Santa Barbara, largely known as the American Riviera, is looked up for its magnificent Mediterranean climate, incredible mountain settings, and dazzling shorelines. Yet, this city isn’t known nearly as well, for its dynamic neighborhoods and pleasant citizens, as per the local real estate…

Prominent architect George Washington Smith launched the California trend known as the Spanish Colonial revival nearly 100 years ago. Smith was a person who left Harvard to eventually work as a bond trader. Once Smith became a wealthy businessman, he relocated to Santa…

As Santa Barbara continues as a world famous tourist destination, the coastal California town north of Los Angeles is comprised of beautiful buildings with a rich history. From Spanish style homes to intricately crafted archways and structures, the city was crafted with the…

Passionate about his philanthropy and devotion to American history regarding arts and design, California-based entrepreneur Kenny Slaught recognizes the impact of today’s architectural trends and traditions on Santa-Barbara’s construction industry. As Slaught describes the Spanish inspired buildings and intricate archways and structures stretched…

Long-time supporter of community initiatives, Santa Barbara-based investor and leading force in the real estate industry, Kenny Slaught has wholeheartedly embraced Hospice of Santa Barbara’s various programs aimed at helping those who experienced hardship in life to learn to experience joy and meaningfulness…

Research shows that unprocessed grief among children and teenagers can have a detrimental impact on their functioning and personality. When these young people have not grown the coping skills they need to handle grief, violence, drugs, or alcohol may come into play. I…

Aside from remaining an immensely popular tourist destination, Santa Barbara has become a hub for young and developing businesses, said Kenny Slaught. Many promising, new companies have been founded in recent years, several of which, including AppScale, LastLine, TrackR, and Salty Girl Seafood,…

With a white-hot housing market, many West Coast home buyers are learning that they need to pay incredibly high prices for older, less fashionable homes. Kenny Slaught notes that costs have been steadily climbing since 2008, with the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home…

Santa Barbara, also referred to as the American Riviera, holds internationally regard for its desirable Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain backdrops, and stunning coastlines. The vibrant, friendly neighborhoods and generous citizens who  makeup this iconic city are often overlooked, according to local real estate expert,…

Kenny Slaught recognizes that both individuals facing death and their loved ones have to deal with anticipatory grief as the unavoidable draws near. He notes an unmatched level of professionalism and compassion that the dedicated staff of Hospice of Santa Barbara has demonstrated…